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Founded in 1994, Kuramathi Dive Club (previously named Rasdhoo Divers). It stands out for its experience, modern boats, and multilingual team. It offers free Nitrox and exceptional service; there’s a reason it’s received this award. award for best diving center in 2022 and 2023.
The excellent reviews They reflect what we also experienced: the closeness of the instructors, who take care to adapt each dive and guarantee the maximum security on each exit
His reputation It attracts divers from all over the world
Best time to dive in Kuramathi
The dry season, of December to April It offers clearer waters and ocean calm.
However, you can also enjoy it during the other months. good visibility and surprising sightings.
Essential dive sites
In the vicinity of Kuramathi and the Rasdhoo Atoll Reefs and channels teeming with sharks, manta rays, and coral abound. Notable sites include: Block Blanket either Madivaru, famous for their marine diversity.
Short boat trips They allow you to discover a wide variety of underwater landscapes.
Kuramathi Island stands out not only for its diving
Those who visit Kuramathi not only enjoy excellent divesbut also from an island of great natural beauty.
Kuramathi Island, located in the Rasdhoo Atoll It is one of the most popular destinations in the Maldives thanks to its lush vegetation, white sand beaches and crystal clear waters (read more about the island and its incredible hotel here ). With approximately 1.8 kilometers long It offers a unique environment to relax and enjoy water activities such as snorkel and the dive. Its coral reef is home to a rich biodiversity Therefore, it is common to spot turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and a wide variety of tropical fish.
The resort,immersed in this paradisiacal setting, It offers luxurious accommodation options (we stayed in an overwater bungalow, amazing!), great food (several themed restaurants), a spa, and charming spots on the island, which is a marvel.. Kuramathi It is a suitable destination both for couples as for families.
Surrounded by tropical vegetation, it features multiple dining options, a complete spa, different swimming pools and leisure facilities including excursions, water sports and has a sandbar at the end of the island that left us speechless.
Its prime location near famous diving spots makes Kuramathi a perfect choice for nature lovers and travelers seeking unforgettable experiences.
As to when to go to Kuramathi, Generally speaking, the driest months in the Maldives are from December to April. During this period, the visibility The weather tends to be very good, with less wind and rain. However, it’s perfectly possible to enjoy diving throughout the rest of the year, although occasional showers or slightly stronger currents may occur.
Kuramathi Dive Club: a base with a long history
Kuramathi Dive Club guarantees journeys, quality equipment, and marine diversity on every dive.
The Kuramathi Dive Club (Rasdhoo Divers diving center) has been operating in Kuramathi since 1994 and is characterized by its professionalism, safety, and personalized service. It is under Anglo-Austrian management, with a team of instructors Multilingual, including Spanish, French, German, English, Italian, Belgian, Dutch, and Polish. Thanks to this wide variety of languages, the diving experience becomes more personal and accessible to visitors of different nationalities. briefings They are usually given in English or in the language you feel most comfortable with, because it can offer detailed explanations in the language of your choice.
Its owner, Tessa, told us that they were one of the first diving centers in the Maldives and that thanks to this they were able to choose such an incredible location for diving.
In recent years they have been awarded several prizes for the best diving center in the world, and we agree, there is such a good vibe that it is contagious.
center organization
You can consult the weekly dive lists on large whiteboards, organized by day and time.
He rental equipment (Jackets, regulators, wetsuits, etc.) are constantly being renewed and checked. We highlight the good condition and the excellent care of the material.
Nitrox free For those who are certified. Otherwise, the option to obtain Nitrox certification is offered. SSI or PADI.
At the end of each dive, the center staff is in charge of Rinse and store the equipment A detail highly valued by divers who want to enjoy the rest of the day without worries, like us!
It has two or three daily departures (depending on demand), plus the possibility of Night dive and half-day or full-day excursions to other nearby atolls such as North Ari.
The Kuramathi Dive Club (Rasdhoo Divers boats) They are modern, spacious, and designed for recreational diving.
Ample space to comfortably set up the equipment. However, staff by boat is very attentive and assists you in assembling bottles, and carries out the loading and unloading of the material, You don’t have to worry about anything.
You’ll also be making short journeys: most of the local dive spots are located about 5-15 minutes of navigation.
The best diving site near Kuramathi and Rasdhoo
Shark Point (Madivaru Reef)
Madivaru It is one of the most iconic dive sites in the Rasdhoo Atoll, just about eight minutes by boat from Kuramathi.
Renowned for its impressive marine diversity, its waters are home to sightings sharks of reef, eagle stripes, Napoleons We’ve even read online that hammerhead sharks can be seen at dawn. But we don’t know if it’s just a legend or if it actually happens. We’ll tell you more about our dive below…
Our experience
We immersed ourselves in this underwater paradise and were fascinated to see the current that attracted schools of fish everywhere. Visibility exceeded 25 meters which allowed us to photograph turtles and sharks patrolling the area Madivaru Corner.
During our dive, we saw eagle blankets, which flew elegantly over the reef, and we were surprised to find pregnant grey reef sharks from the very beginning of the dive.
The reef was teeming with hawksbill turtles and vibrant coral life, with a multitude of smaller fish such as butterflyfish, clownfish and surgeonfish that provided an explosion of color.
Once in the deepest area (about 30 meters), we observed from the cliff overlooking a channel a parade of countless sharks, fish and a giant Napoleon fish.
Absolutely amazing!
Anecdotes that make a difference
our divemasters Ilaria and Guillem (Will)
Our divemasters They demonstrated enormous passion and professionalism:
- Training and patience Before each dive, they would do a thorough safety check and remind us of the basic signals, maximum depth, and considerations regarding the current.
- Closeness At all times, they gave us the confidence to enjoy each dive, explaining the marine fauna that we could find.
- Unforgettable moments We were able to see grey sharks of considerable size turtles, rays, a large Napoleon fish and an incredible variety of colorful fish. On one of our outings, we even came across seven or eight eagle rays flying in the blue water. It was spectacular!
Is Kuramathi Dive Club a good dive center?
The truth is, yes. Kuramathi Dive Club (Rasdhoo Divers) in Kuramathi has it all to enjoy a safe and exciting dive.
With a history dating back to 1994, they offer SSI or PADI courses adapted to both beginners and the most experienced.
Their multilingual instructors, accompanied by modern boats, take divers to more than 20 dive sites filled with sharks, manta rays, rays, tuna and other marine giants.
As if that weren’t enough, the facilities are in a resort that we loved, and the tranquility of diving for the first time near a hyperbaric chamber nearby.
The Kuramathi diving experience It is unforgettable also thanks to the professionalism from instructors like Ilaria and Guillem From the incredibly friendly Tessa (owner of the center who even accompanied us on the dive in Madivaru), the truth is, the whole team at Rasdhoo Divers was lovely.
!Diving in the Maldives It never disappoints! And Kuramathi is a sure bet for those looking for a destination with marine wealth warm waters and a paradisiacal setting.
If you too would like to experience these moments, here are the contact details for the Kuramathi Dive Club in Kuramathi:
